US Bridges

Odenton Town Cente over Picture Spring Branch

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.3 MI South of Md 32 · Structure no. 200000AA4033010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,212
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Odenton Town Cente over Picture Spring Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Odenton Town Cente over Picture Spring Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,212 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOdenton Town Cente
CrossesPicture Spring Branch
Location0.3 MI South of Md 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.09647, -76.70601
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,212 (2024)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Odenton Town Cente over Picture Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Odenton Town Cente over Picture Spring Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Odenton Town Cente over Picture Spring Branch carry?

About 5,212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Odenton Town Cente over Picture Spring Branch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Odenton Town Cente over Picture Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.